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Port of London Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Port of London Authority

Buyer Address: London River House, Gravesend, UKJ43, DA122BG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: richard.hopperton@pla.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1000000 GBP
Published
30 Jul 2025, 15:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Replacement ERP System covering finance, HR, payroll, stores and procurement. PLA is agnostic towards an all in one solution or best of breed. The RFP will be split into lots covering each of these functions. One supplier may be awarded one, multiple or all lots. Note the contract value is unknown for each lot and any values entered are arbitrary. Only a PQQ is being released at this stage.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://pla.co.uk/procurement

Link Description: As per PQQ

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044469-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: HR

Lot Description: HR software module

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: TBD

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Not yet determined

Lot Title: Payroll

Lot Description: Payroll software module

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: Not yet determined

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Not yet determined

Lot Title: Finance

Lot Description: Finance and Accounting software module

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: Not yet determined

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Not yet determined for RFP stage

Lot Title: Stores

Lot Description: Stores and stock software module

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: Yes

Lot 4 Options: Not yet determined

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 4 Contract End: 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Not yet determined for RFP stage

Lot Title: Procurement

Lot Description: Procurement software module

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Has Options: Yes

Lot 5 Options: Not yet determined

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 5 Contract End: 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Not yet determined for RFP stage

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: As per PQQ

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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